Operational Excellence, Manager

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

• Lead the Maine Campus capability in knowledge and understanding of metrics and measurements which impact the total performance of the plant.
• Mentors, coaches, and trains all level of contribution in the use and practice of continuous improvement methodologies and tools. (Lean, value stream mapping, six-sigma, Kaizen).
• Drives operational excellence understanding throughout the plant, with both physical and virtual applications.
• Manages and facilitate continuous improvement projects in support of company objectives, including technical and business focused applications
• Develops a project charter, implementation plan, conducts risk assessments, and develops contingency plans to accommodate unforeseen events.
• Assesses current processes and standard workflow and identifies process improvement opportunities utilizing organizational, analytical, Lean and six sigma problem solving methodologies.
• Plans and facilitates the in the execution of various value stream mapping and Kaizen events.
• Acts as a change agent by communicating the enterprise-wide changes to the employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow within the continuous improvement culture.
• Participates and acts as a key business partner to the leadership team including business strategy development and operational execution of business plans.
• Helps to create the future state as it relates to shortened value streams, manufacturing strategies, cross-functional processes, and the establishment of uniform policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates analytical capability to find systemic issues to root cause, and crest actions plant to mitigate, close and/or eliminate, including the application of statistical techniques.
• Estimates and verifies financial benefits from continuous improvement projects.

• Demonstrated diplomacy and effective functioning and communication in a matrix environment.
• Ability to organize and lead cross functional teams and align team members to management's vision.
• This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a team environment, adaptable to change, able to manage competing priorities, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and sense of business savvy.
• Requires the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced production environment. Solicits the cooperation of a diverse group of disciplines and functions in a tactful and persuasive manner.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, Engineering, Science or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in a high-volume, multi-product manufacturing environment.
• 2-4 years of demonstrated success in applying Continuous Improvement / Business Excellence tools.
• Certification or equivalent working knowledge of improvement tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for FDA regulated environment.
• Experience in operations management and knowledge of cost accounting/financial reporting systems.
• Good functional computer skills (Microsoft Office programs, Excel, etc.) is required.
• Willingness to travel (to facilitate personal development and support of other sites).
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in a high-volume, multi-product manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry.
• A minimum 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, business improvement, quality systems or other areas related to the project with an understanding of Abbott internal systems and procedures.
• Lean/Six Sigma; Master Black belt preferred.

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